BELOW IS FOR THE 5,8 VERSION ONLY (OUTDATED NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP)PLEASE READ POSTS #2 AND #3 CAREFULLY.
THE INSTALL PROCEDURE FOR THIS ROM MAY BE A BIT DIFFERENT THEN WHAT YOU'RE USED TO.IF AFTER INSTALL YOUR PHONE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THE ATTACHED SCREENSHOTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST YOU DID SOMETHING WRONG TRY AGAIN OR POST AND I WILL HELP YOU>

**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MININ3.MINIMUS FOR A FULLY DEBLOATED, MORE STOCK EXPERIENCE**

update images under screenshots above.

orginally based on FREEZA'S stock mj4 deodex (a deodex version of the stock mj4 files with root)
@freeza -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2472664 NEW BASE.
now shares a new base with the MiniN3 MINIMUS project.
this is a clean sheet base designed to further refine all further projects.
Completly debloated of all uneccassary apks and duplicate files.
left all base calls and libraries.

NEW INSTALLER!
New- Aroma based installer
now you can choose what options and features you would like to install.
no need for all the extra bloat or features you dont use.
no need to go hunt up a bunch of files .
new easier install,.

STOCK KERNEL
no overclock (in my opninion for most uses there is no real need)
currently I feel its the most stable.
(also want to make sure any issues are not kernel related for now)
though you may feel free to install any kernel you like.
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Information:

FEATURES

>modified for speed
>modified to save space, and memory
>very small footprint; excellent for speed and battery life
>perfect for daily use.
>massive de-bloat, while adding needed functions and leaving note 3 specific apps
>Currently 814 mb. - 854mb removed (831 Files, 125 Folders)(see attachment for removed file list, and list of files that can still be safely removed)
>screen set to 320 dpi to increase space and useability (flashable file to return to 480 below)
>10x7 home screen
>10x10 app drawer
>9x dock
>many new options to allow a personalized experience (or leave off for a stock experience)
>no nasty yellow sprint boot/shutdown screen
>custom minin3 boot ani thanks @Kompster
>all functions intact
>samsung keyboard
>all stock note 3 pen functions are included
>tv remote updated
>kit kat 4.4 email and exchange
>stock theme (ability to change yourself with the push of a button)
>center clock, adjust colors, theme, and much more using built in wanam
(or leave stock/anywhere in between - the choice is yours by just changing the settings in a menu)
>4 in 1 reboot menu
>all current available PlayStore updates (1/1/14)
>various edits to integrate upcoming system control app
>various small bug fixes
>wifi hotspot mod (native wifi tethering enabled)
>mobile hotspot and mobile data added to quick toggles in notification panel
(I might eventually add a flashlight toggle as well, but that is a bunch more work)
>most apps moved to the data partition to allow easy uninstall for those that want it
>many more small edits to clean up the code
>various power usage tweaks (timeouts for things, priorities, power saving settings, ect.)
>various speed tweaks (remove complexity, add lightness)
>added sprint voicemail and vvm back in
>option added in camera menu that allows you to turn the shutter sound on/off
>various camera tweaks (minimal)
>imported a bunch of pre-set settings
>changed a bunch of default settings
>changed permissions
>allow install of non-PlayStore apps
>debugging enabled
>Nova Launcher fix: Nova Launcher will now work properly with modified dpi (nova available in PlayStore)
>ADW launcher installed by default
any playstore launcher should work, i will include a stock TW launcher below.special thanks to @Kompster for the awesome boot ani he created for MiniN3

wait till you hold it in your hand i bet you will understand what im talking about here.
this install is a big change and is customized to utilize the larger note 3 device screen.
imagine if icons were as large as they would be on a normal size device. not oversized.
now think about how much extra screen you would actually be able to use.
additional packs will change overall dpi and number of icons per page for anyone that would like it larger.
(there will be standard 380,480 packages and possibly others)
edit boot ini for size:
320 dpi
edit launcher to accomadate full use:
10x7 home screen
10x10 app drawer
9x dock
test and edit text sizes as needed:
small/smallest
a more computer like experience.
finally put the full size of your defice to use.

THEME PACKS:

initial colors are mostly black and white with more transparency
additional packs shortly
once again there will be a couple of public packs (stock,and others)
themed inverted apps shortly i keep meaning to finish these and post them.

OTHER ADDITIONS:

app ops
edit permissions for individual apps.
under the settings menu at the bottom app opps.

multicolor battery bar
1px wide at top of screen just enough to look up and see
provides an excellent out of the way background visual reference
after a while you never notice but still always know your battery life
great for quick glances at the battery level
100% (fully charged plugged)
99-80% Bright White
80-60% slight dim
60-40% greys
40-20% yellow
20%-0 RED
charging white animated
clear background

Want something that looks a little different?SUPPORTED 3rd PARTY THEMES
(these are themes by other members that i have personally tested and can confirm working)BLACK CHROME
Thanks @cerj for his awesome work and letting us use it also.http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2602700

NEW INSTALL PROCEDURE (simplified):
wipe data / factory reset.
flash 5.8.zip
that is the only file you need.
when you flash it , you will see options for part 1 and 2.
install part 1.
reboot to system.
flash 5.8.zip
install part 2.
choose options,
fix permissions, reboot.

the new installer will walk you through the install easily and quickly.

MY INSTALL PROCEDURE:
Figured I'd write these down so that there was no confusion. These are the steps I take to ensure a proper install.
There may be other methods that work just fine, however, this works every time for me and is most compatible.
If you have any problems.. before you get angry, you may want to try this way first.
While doing this, it's safe to ignore all references to "unable to mount '/usbstorage.'" This is just recovery looking for a usb otg device.
Nothing to worry about here. Just pretend it doesn't exist. It's looking for a usb stick or hd.

1. >Copy minin3.mj4.R4x.zip to your memory card. (internal or external - I use the external card for backups and rom installs,
and have never run into an issue though my card is only 16gb. If you have any issues here try from the internal card and remove the external.
In my case external_sd/roms/minin3/minin3.mj4.R4ultimate.zip)

2. >Boot phone to recovery. (from power off - volume up+home+power)
I use TWRP recovery Version - 2.6.3.7. However, if you run into issues you may try going back to version - 2.6.3.2

3. >press "wipe"
>press "advanced wipe"
>check "Dalvik Cache" , "System" , "Data" , "cache"
(you may be able to get away with not wiping data, but once again, I highly recommend it)
>swipe to Wipe
>look for "wipe complete successful" at the top of the screen
(once agian ignore all references to "unable to mount '/usbstorage')
>press "back"
>press the little house icon in the bottom left (sort of anyway)
>press "reboot"
>press "recovery"
>swipe to reboot
>press "do not install"

(phone will then reboot back to recovery)

4. >press "install"
>navigate to your rom file
(in my case, I pressed on the grey bar that says "storage: internal storage" and selected "micro sdcard" (the external sd)
I then selected the folder "minin3" from the bottom box, then the file "minin3.mj4.R4ultimate.zip")
>swipe to confirm flash
(ignore "unable to mount /usbstorage")
>wait aprox 1-3 minutes while it does its thing.. you should then see "successful" and some buttons
>press "reboot system"

5. >Initial phone setup is optional. In my case, I just skip it all and log in after. Works both ways.
(either way, get through the setup wizard until you are on the desktop)
>boot back into recovery (either power off, or reboot and hold vol+ and home)

6. >press "install"
>navigate back to the rom file (for me once again minin3/minin3.mj4.R4ultimate.zip)
>swipe to confirm flash (give it a minute to do its thing)
>press the little home button again in the bottom left

If you like my work please consider buying me a beer by clicking the "DONATE" link below:Please be sure to include your xda username if you make a donation so that we are able to add you to the contributor list.

Apparently issue was taken with how we were running the thread.
In an attempt to keep us in the rules the following changes were made.

Even though all users were getting updates as I thought they were stable. We are not allowed to have anything that looks like your paying to get extra features.

Some issues were also taken with the donation wording.

Until we decide a final solution. This is what will happen for the immediate future.....

ALL CONTRIBUTORS have been moved to the "test group"
For you guys nothing really changes.
The folder your using stays the same though the label will change from contributor folder to test folder.

New additions to the test group will be at my discretion only. Anyone may contact me by PM or email and ask for a slot. I can accept or deny them at will.

From time to time I will invite users from the thread who have shown a commitment to the rom.
I will also invite those who contribute something useful to the rom. (If they have work in it they should have access at all points)

The test group will then continue the same job as the contributor group was doing previously. Really for this part it's just a name change. As things are deemed stable (by me again no one else gets a say here) they will be released to everyone.

I'm not sure how else this will effect the future of this rom on xda. Though I will be maintaining development for my own use anyway.

So for the moment. As far as you guys are concerned. No real changes.

If anyone would like details you may contact me privately.
I will only discuss this here in general terms just so there is no possible future issue.

MINIGALAXY CLEANER
version 1.
of minigalaxy universal installer
can be used on rooted devices without tripping the knox flag.
you can just open with notepad++ and add or remove lines as needed also.
you could even use the removed files lists from above to edit this file as extrteme as you'd like.

version 1.
a simple script.
can be run from adb or terminal emulator.
should work on pretty much any device that has any of this installed.
will just skip if not there.

INSTRUCTIONS
unzip "minigalaxyinstaller.zip" Copy "minigalaxyinstaller.sh" to the internal sd card. then just run "sh /sdcard/minigalaxyinstaller.sh" in terminal.
(device will reboot when finished)

should remove up to 512 mb or so.

Small Donations for the continuing development of this project will be greatly appreciated and can be sent via paypal by clicking the "DONATE" link below:Please be sure to include your xda username if you make a donation so that we are able to add you to the contributor list.

lol thanks !
i was just thinking how there's probably another 100mb to be had once i get some more time to root around and comment some stuff out.
it may be a bit extreme. but it has all functions i need for my daily uses. and all the main stuff still works.

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